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ASUS P9X79-E User's Manual

1. cal Oo f a al d E q H fl I gt p CHAFAN_SEL 7 a o 1 2 2 3 a O DCFAN PWM FAN L HE mat Default P9X79 E WS CHAFAN setting aN e Ifyou use a 4 pin fan but set the jumper to pin 1 2 the fan you installed may not work If you use a 3 pin fan but set the jumper for a 4 pin fan the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 25 2 26 2 2 9 Internal connectors 1 Intel X79 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables oO AG L Oc je 2 i amp pe Eal eal Eal A E SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 Li B jE 0 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 R RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TX
2. _ fo DR_POWER F i a HO T Disable Enable Default K K O _ Hi amca a Enn P9X79 E WS DR_POWER switch Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 1 Onboard LEDs 1 Diagnosis LED These diagnosis LEDs of CPU DRAM VGA card and HDD indicate key component status during POST Power on Self Test providing an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design The LED lights will flash sequentially during system bootup If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem in seconds ECE DIAG_DRAM DIAG_VGA DIAG_CPU DIAG_HDD o a P9X79 E WS Diagnosis LED
3. I l Li O P9X79 E 7 PIN4 Vbus Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX 7SuS T IntA_P2_SSRX Inta_P1_SSRX CE FT IntA_P2_SSRX GND os GND IntA_P1_SSTX R O IntA_P2_SSTX m IntA_P1_SSTX m IntA_P2_SSTX GND e GND IntA_P1_D a O IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D eC E mEn IntA_P2_D ID P9X79 E WS USB3 0 connector AN You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3 0 box to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3 0 solution ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 29 2 30 USB 2 0 connectors Type A USB13 10 1 pin USB1112 USB13 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed q fag asesiisssisnns lt O 3 0 aa co ia A C reo ie OAA Ei hee a 5 P9X79 E WS USB2 0 connectors
4. ao 5 E i a ar H oO K lt CLRTC K 1 2 2 3 o 0 O K O Normal Clear RTC E ey Default P9X79 E WS Clear RTC RAM A Z 2 24 Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 Chassis Fan control setting 3 pin CHAFAN_SEL These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control Set to pins 1 2 when using 3 pin fans or pins 2 3 when using 4 pin fans
5. Ind fanl Eal fanl Eal E p al Oo fi yp E CT ange ee oe PSE WE 9 fc x 2 L KI TAAO O000 KW ASUS 5 Ei a COM1 a PIN 1 T Lo YK eee QQ2 VF a O SREE Hi a oo o P9X79 E WS Serial port connector Z The COM module is purchased separately e 11 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity This connector can also serve for G P Diagnosis card installation Eg gt E i a fanl bg ar x ma E lt oO n a 2 an 2o 82o ave P9Xx79 E WS nezz ogo fel o K NO FNS FSAL E PIN 1 W TPM E a o lt CT Kb HArANZ QAQ oo o OO goRgesIp T n2 fi eC a P9X79 E WS TPM connector Cha
6. am J E m P9X79 E WS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket Recommended memory configurations ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 7 2 8 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB unbuffered ECC or non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets depending on the installed CPU AA Z You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A Channel B Channel C and Channel D The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU The max 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB or above ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more
7. n amp E EF ce E DE m ae 91 U ih A E nll 92 Q T wuz 2 zZ 1 E o Zou wW Ooo O i Onan n qIZ2ZZz Zz AAFP BEEBE PIN 1 PIN 1 K o x Q a S aco 4 ASUS L CEA Z e Ooz 2 a Ceropet o a fo z _ 900 19 Qo o Aauw c FI Oo no a e lt 5 KI O HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 C pin definition compliant definition P9X79 E WS Analog front panel connector aN e We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 33 2 34 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis
8. System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC mode 5 PWR_SUPPLY LED The ASUS Dr Power LED near EATX PWR connector lights up when the ASUS Dr Power switch setting is turned to Enable and the power supply unit failed ig i g Oo g Las PWR_SUPPLY E 0O O TE 3 K O a E P9X79 E WS PWR_SUPPLY LED Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 PGLED3 LED The ASUS Dr Power LED near the ASUS Dr Power switch lights up when the ASUS Dr Power switch is turned to enable RECA PGLED3 ONO pE K s P9X79 E ws a e L_a ASUS O a SS Se ce C K o a 7 a O cal FH J m E P9X79 E WS PGLED3 7 12V_PWR LED The ASUS Dr Power LED near EATX12V connector lights up when the ASUS Dr Power switch setting is turned to enable and there is no power detected going into the processor
9. motherboard front panel USB ports USB1112 USB13 USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND NC USB 5V USB_P11 GND USB_P11 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q Connector USB blue first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_1 This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis oo EO ay IE1394_1 it PIN 1 o ol lt m Hh cues P9X79 E WS IEEE 1394 connector Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector Doing so will damage the motherboard TA The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately
10. F O l P9X79 E WS Q Code LED 2 16 Q_CODE Chapter 2 Hardware information Q Code table Code Description Not used Power on Reset type detection soft hard AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre memory CPU initialization is started Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started Pre memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 17 2 18 Q Code table continued Code Description Memory Installed CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is st
11. 12V_PWR z EEan Ol Ona R O O L N amO E m P9X79 E WS 12V_PWR a ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 2 8 Jumper 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can reset the system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 oo Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data
12. 2 EPULED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable CT 1 p l g A mal l g ma i Ca O2LED3 d E qd Beg EPa E O Poxze TAn j as K o i a OL eget a m o P9X79 E WS EPU LED ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 15 3 TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is turned to Enable on 8 a Z VOx a O Co eac e O13 0 a P9X79 E WS TPU LED 4 Q Code LED O2LED2 The Q Code LED design provides you the 2 digit display allowing you to know the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the next page for details om ogy sim a
13. At power on hold down the lt Delete gt key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 Turning off the computer While the system is ON pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting Refer to section 3 7 Boot Menu for details Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter summary This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided This chapter contains the following sections 3 1 Knowing BIOS isss 3 3 3 2 BIOS S tup program ssi cscictascctnsereecencetiedeececnee ia stPeenierend nema meenmeneets 3 3 3 3 Mam MENU scaon 3 7 3 4 Al Tweaker MENU scinni 3 9 3 5 Adv nced MON sacris ii 3 24 3 6 MONITOR Men sisaan 3 35 3 7 BOOL MEMU dicirian i 3 38 3 8 TOOIS MENU scviiisavsadosassesnusocsesaceseradeydescasdactancsnssanstanastansyavaconiddudndevattacesdves 3 42 3 9 EX UE VO TI P EEE EA E 3 44 3 10 Updating BIOS ra secre ca at ec sctca e te cessneece sabes aRar a aaa 3 45 ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 1 Knowing BIOS architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input Users can easily navigate the new
14. P9X79 E WS System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 Building your computer system 2 3 1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ay V L w VA 1 bag of screws Philips cross screwdriver Intel LGA 2011 CPU Intel LGA 2011 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive opt
15. Standard The CPU fan will automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Minimizes the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Achieves maximum CPU fan speed Manual Users can assign detailed fan speed control parameters V The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 in celsius Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to set the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit CPU fan will operate at maximum duty cycle in full speed CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 The minimum value cannot be lower than the setting of the Min Duty Cycle CPU Lower Temperature 20 in celsius Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature Users can set the CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle when CPU temperature is lower than the CPU Lower Temperature setting CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 20 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chassis 1 2 3 4 Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature fEnabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis 1 2 3
16. To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password lf you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items 7 N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker me
17. Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHC D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHC D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHC D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHD DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHD DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHD DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal D
18. For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching Il please connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell SATA6G_E12 E34 connectors For regular usage the SATA6G_E12 E34 connectors are recommended for data drivers You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives Press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller you have to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation For 32 64bit Windows XP OS load first the Marvell shared library driver and then load Marvell 92xx SATA Controller Driver For Windows 7 Windows 8 OS load only the Marvell 92xx SATA Controller Driver Chapter 2 Hardware information 4 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports and complies with the USB 3 0 specificaton that supports up to 5 0 Gbps connection speed If the USB 3 0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis with this USB 3 0 connector you can have a front panel USB 3 0 solution on ES Ey
19. ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 21 3 22 DRAM Voltage CHA CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 20V to 1 99V with a 0 005V interval DRAM Voltage CHC CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 20V to 1 99V with a 0 005V interval the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V AN According to Intel CPU spec DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage The values range from 1 80V to 2 10V with a 0 00625V interval VTTCPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VTTCPU voltage The values range from 1 05V to 1 70V with a 0 00625V interval PCH 1 1v Voltage Auto Allows you to set the 1 1v Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 1 10V to 1 70V with a 0 00625V interval PCH 1 5v Voltage Auto Allows you to set the 1 5v Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 1 50V to 1 80V with a 0 00625V interval 0 The values of the CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage L o VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings Refer to the table below for details The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings VTTDDR Voltage CHA CHB Auto Allows you to set the ac
20. DDR3 2666MHz d Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting EPU Power Saving MODE Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled EPU Setting Auto This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to Enabled and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance Configuration options OK Cancel DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key V Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings a ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 11 3 12 Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 3 to 15 with 1 interval DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 15 with 1 interval DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Use the lt gt
21. Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center Cathet Cenive Cente 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select Catalyst Control Center Undo Ferre Liles Pisce a El Sereen eon B Gidig 2 Click Catalyst Control Center to configure the E nren i displays and settings of your AMD graphic cards ee Catalyst Control Center sole Se ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 7 5 8 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1 2 3 4 In the Catalyst Control Center window click Performance gt AMD CrossFireX Select Enable CrossFireX Select a GPU combination from the drop down list Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made QO rue owe wl u Catalyst Control Center AMD OafireN 7 AME Dre aruba rupi gra ac pou SS ee eee For epad api gii d eiia e Choris it sable AMD Oroishites for added grohe perlormance Your phem has more than feo graphics processa thet are capable of AMD CrossFirea Select the GPU combination that you want to wee jf a ES aa Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 2 NVIDIA SLI technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section 5 2 1 Requirements In Dual SLI mode you should have two identical SLI ready graphi
22. This motherboard is ready to support PCle 3 0 SPEC Functions will be available when using PCle 3 0 compliant devices Please refer to www asus com for updated details Supports NVIDIA 4 Way SLI Technology Supports AMD 4 Way CrossFireX Technology Up to 3 NVIDIA Tesla cards and Intel Xeon phi cards Intel X79 Express Chipset 2 x SATA 6Gb s ports with RAID 0 and 1 support 4x SATA 3Gb s ports with RAID 0 1 5 and 10 support Marvell 9230 SATA controllers 4x SATA 6Gb s ports with RAID 0 1 5 and 10 support 2 x Intel i210 Gigabit LAN controller ASMedia USB 3 0 controllers 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at mid board for front panel support blue 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at back panel Intel X79 Express Chipset 13x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 ports at mid board black white 10 ports at back panel continued on the next page xi xii P9X79 E WS specifications summary FEZ via VT6315N controller support 1x1394a port ASUS Unique Features ASUS Q Design Workstation Unique Features Realtek ALC 1150 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports 192kHz 24bit BD Lossless Sound DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC II Supports Jack Detection Multi Streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking Optical S PDIF Out port at back I O Industry leading Digital 8 2 Phase Power Design Industry leading Digital 2 2 Phase Power Design ASUS TPU ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring
23. pseoqioujoN E8097 First Edition March 2013 Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIC
24. Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHB DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHB DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHB DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHB DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHB D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHB D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHB D1 R1 Auto Configuration options
25. SATA Configuration and then press lt Enter gt 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup V Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode all SATA ports run at BW RAID mode together 4 4 4 intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press lt Ctrl gt lt l gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 0 0 1032 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU Create RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 2 Delete RAID Volume 4 Exit DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB 3 ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB t Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Chapter 4 Software support The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options AN The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen Z The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration
26. and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 15 with 1 interval DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 40 with 1 interval DRAM COMMAND Mode Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 3 with 1 interval Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 7 with 1 interval DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 48 to 511 with 1 interval DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 5 to 31 with 1 interval DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 15 with 1 interval DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 16 to 63 with 1 interval DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 4 to 15 with 1 interval DRAM Write Latency Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 15 with 1 interval Third Timings tRRDR Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tRRDD Auto Use
27. applications It combines multiple SSDs performance and hard drive capacity to boost the system s overall performance Launching ASUS SSD Caching II To launch ASUS SSD Caching click Tool gt ASUS SSD Caching II on the Al Suite II main menu bar Tick one or more SSDs to cache with the selected HDD Application help Click the arrow keys that points to the HDD for caching HDD and SDD port indicators HDD Configuring ASUS SSD Caching Il 1 Connect at least one HDD and one or more SSDs to the the Marvell SATA ports ASUS SSD Caching automatically detects the HDD and SSDs 2 Tick one or more SSDs and click rep parallel to the HDD you want to cache your SSD with Wait while caching is in process You can also cache multiple SSDs to different HDDs at the same time Chapter 4 Software support 3 To cancel caching click V During initialization you can proceed with doing any system operations You can check the caching status later or wait for a pop up message notifying that initialization is completed For regular usage the SATA6G_E12 E34 connectors are recommended for data drives After disabling SSD Caching the SSD will become a non configurable disk in Windows OS To use the SSD again for normal functions go to Disk Management to reconfigure the SSD ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 7 4 8 4 3 3 Ai Charger This utility allows you to fast charge your portable BC 1 1 mobile de
28. lt N gt to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 4 Exit and then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit Y N 2 Press lt Y gt to exit or press lt N gt to return to the utility main menu ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 29 4 4 5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SATA 6 0 Gb s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SATA 6 0 Gb s connector To enter the Marvell utility press lt Ctrl gt lt M gt during POST JA All exisiting data on the hard disk drives will be erased when creating or deleting a RAID f array Ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disk drives before making any change to the drive status Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Topology Information Vendor ID 1B4B i Virtual Disks Device ID 9130 Free Physical Disks Revision ID Bl F PD 0 ST3160812AS BIOS Version 1 0 0 1028 PD 8 ST3160812AS Firmware Version 2 2 0 1105 PCIe Speed Rate 5 0Gbps Configure SATA as AHCI Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip controller ENTER Operation F10 Exit Save ESC Return Create a RAID Array L Move the selection bar to HBA 0 Marve
29. owm CPU_OPT USB3_34 DIAG_CPU PCIEX16_1 DIAG_VGA EI DIAG_HDDe 4 ASM g g rode P9X79 E WS 1 nw PCIEX16_2 I PLX R 5 8747 Ze Intel LAN e z 1210 now PCIEX16_3 aed oOo 22 Jidl a Intel z z Intel LAN Cloak X79 1210 buffer i i PCIEX16_4 o o O oO lt 1 EE L L nw oOo H w u oo PCIEX16_5 Clock 2 2 Gen gt k TPU PLX BO Marvell 8747 88SE9230 PCIEX16_6 Lithium Cell Super ithium Ce Q_ CODE CMOS Power 1 0 ALG PCIEX16_7 1180 O2LED2 CLRTC een SPDIF_OUT ELE TPU L CHAFAN_SEL cot CHA_FAN2 E1394 1 USB1112 tpy PANEL arp EEE H SEE sez ene FFE 32 EEEEGEEEEE JELCL TEPER N 4 EK WW go WO Gs 16 17 16 15 z NIO 10 14 Refer to 2 2 9 Internal Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and inte rnal connectors Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 2 Layout contents 1 ATX Power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 6 pin 2 35 EATX12V_1 2 DDR3 DIMM slots 2 7 3 LGA2011 CPU Socket 2 6 CPU CPU OPT Chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 2 32 4 pin CHA_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 3 4 5 Reset switch 2 11 6 Power on switch 2 11 7 ASUS Dr _POWER switch 2 14 8 MemOK switch 2 13 9 EPU Switch 2 12 10 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 2 29 11 Intel X79 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 2 26 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray 12 Intel X79 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 2 27 7 pin SATA38G_3 6 blue 13 Marvell Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 2 28 7 pin SA
30. system There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS Backing up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 9 4 10 4 3 5 DIGI Power Control DIGI PowerControl allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability It also provides the highest power efficiency generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch DIGI Power Control by clicking Tool gt DIGI Power Control on the Al Suite II main menu bar Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings CPU Power Application aids Apply all changes immediately ndo all changes without applying Function no Function description CPU Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response VCCSA Load line Calibration The behavior of the DRAM Controller is decided by the VCCSA Load
31. the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots i A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot CN iE g T N T N N r N r a lt 3 h pae a er ian n 5 ZZ BE Z E AQA QQ AA IQQ a m L
32. 4 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis 1 2 3 4 Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed in case the fan stops working Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis 1 2 3 4 Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard The chassis fan will automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Minimizes the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Achieves maximum chassis fan speed Manual Users can assign detailed fan speed control parameters Z The following four items appear only when you set Chassis 1 2 3 4 Fan Profile to Manual Chassis 1 2 3 4 Upper Temperature 70 in celsius Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to set the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit CPU fan will operate at maximum duty cycle in full speed Chassis 1 2 3 4 Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 The minimum value cannot be lower than the setting of the Min Duty Cycle Chassis 1 2 3 4 Lower Temperature 40 in celsius Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature
33. CSM Auto Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode AN The following items appear when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCle PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI mode Windows UEFI All
34. Chesals J O Fan Gale Chace J Fra J Las Lol Chassis J Frs Fral i be Theda 4 H an C rlial Chimia 1 Fan Dyd La Linji Mowis 4 Fae Prati iea CA Gallager 3 0 Voltage D velte LAY Gol Lage eae io eae CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 35 3 36 CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A CPU OPT Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 2 3 4 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU CPU OPT and chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed CPU Q Fan Control Enabled fDisabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature fEnabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed in case the fan stops working Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan
35. Enabled Enhanced Training CHC Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Enhanced Training CHD Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled MCH Duty Sense CHA Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 31 with 1 interval MCH Duty Sense CHB Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 31 with 1 interval MCH Duty Sense CHC Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 31 with 1 interval MCH Duty Sense CHD Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 31 with 1 interval Receiver Slew Auto Configuration options Auto Normal More Chapter 3 BIOS setup Transmitter Slew Auto Configuration options Auto Normal More MCH Recheck Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled MRC Fast Warm Boot Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled DIGI Power Control CPU Load Line Calibration Auto CPU Load line is defined by Intel spec and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU thermal This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75
36. Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean up of NVRAM bs Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM settings B8 BF Reserved for future AMI codes C0 CF BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found D No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option Loadimage returned error Boot Option is failed Startlmage returned error Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 21 2 22 ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S1 sleep state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state 0xAC System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in PIC mode
37. M P Technology choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance Z The following three items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to Manual BCLK Frequency XXX Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz CPU Strap Auto Configuration options Auto 100MHZz 125MHz 166MHz 250MHz ClockGen Full Reset Enabled Enabled Enabled for better overclocking Disabled To skip system shutdown at BCLK frequency adjustment Chapter 3 BIOS setup Turbo Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio Auto All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings By ALL Cores Can Adjust in OS All numbers of active cores will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS By Per Core Cannot Adjust in OS All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS CPU CLOCKGEN FILTER Auto May help maximize CPU Overclocking when Enabled Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled 10UF Memory Frequency Auto Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz
38. PCIEX16_1 Link speed GEN3 Allows you to select the target link speed Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_2 Link speed GEN3 Allows you to select the target link speed Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_3 Link speed GEN3 Allows you to select the target link speed Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_4 Link speed GEN3 Allows you to select the target link speed Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_5 Link speed GEN3 Allows you to select the target link speed Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_6 Link speed GEN3 Allows you to select the target link speed Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 PCIEX16_7 Link speed GEN3 Allows you to select the target link speed Configuration options GEN1 GEN2 GEN3 ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 27 3 28 3 5 3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 5 4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port ST Coed aral ey I S A8 0 7 States Chew Hut Fiag lit Fiag ibre Pag bere F hag lint Fhag Vere Fiag Chapter 3 BIOS setup SATA Mode AHCI Mode Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the
39. Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability ASUS P9X79 E WS 1 7 ASUS Fanless Design Heat pipe solution The stylish heatsink offers OdB cooling for a quiet PC environment Attractive design enhances the look of the board and case while temperatures in the chipset and power phase areas stay lower through high efficiency heat exchange Combining usability and aesthetics the stylish ASUS heatsink gives users an extremely silent and cool experience with elegant design DO NOT uninstall the heat pipe by yourself Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance ASUS Fan Xpert Hardware level ASUS Fan Xpert allows users to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures climate conditions and system loads Built in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading Built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components update the BIOS or back up your favor
40. UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified V The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances e An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup e You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service A Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot We strongly personnel 3 2 BIOS setup program ABIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST press lt Ctrl gt l
41. Users can set the CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle when CPU temperature is lower than the CPU Lower Temperature setting Chassis 1 2 3 4 Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 37 3 38 3 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options ISE pat Pa Loganuri oe Meam pi Hiwa Dhak Piet Sear Hasi Boot aller W Parr Lew Paji Sones Lego PETS belaj Tia hkulaj MislLwk Jali Wit for Fi ir Error piim HA hoy atop Finke OF eg DD aj Tpl Maalid Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Enabled Select to accelerate the boot speed Disabled Select to go back to normal boot V The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to Enabled Gaan USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for the fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices
42. exiting and rebooting the OS AN Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable LN For system stability all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts Click to select mode Load profile Save the current Target values settings as a new profile Current values Voltage Click to show Adjustment settings bars Undoes all changes without applying Click i deat Applies all changes all start up immediately settings ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 17 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings Advanced mode Voltage Target values g Adjustment bars Current values Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start up settings Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio LN The first time you use CPU Ratio go to Al Tweaker gt CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the Turbo Ratio item to Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS 1 Click on the CPU Ratio tab 2 Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 3 Click on Apply to make the change take effect CPU Ratio Adjustmen
43. friendly graphics user interface ASUS SSD Caching II USB 3 0 Boost Front Panel USB 3 0 Support MemOK Al Suite Il Al Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Heat pipe solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY USB BIOS Flashback ASUS O C Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q Code ASUS Shield ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Dr Power 7 x PCle x16 slots Quick Gate 1 vertical USB 2 0 on board ASUS WS Diag LED continued on the next page P9X79 E WS specifications summary Back Panel I O Ports Internal I O Connectors BIOS Features MEE ETIL 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 10 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports white port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Switch 1 x PS 2 KB MS port 2 x eSATA 6Gb s ports 2 x LAN RJ45 ports 2 x Intel LAN 1 x optical S PDIF Out port 8 channel Audio I O 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 connector support additional 2 USB ports 19 pin 1 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB 2 0 1 1 trpe A vertical ports 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 4 x SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 pin 1 x CPU Opt Fan connectors 4 pin 4 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x 19 pin TPM header 1 x Serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EAT
44. have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appe
45. increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DIAG_DRAM lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 13 2 14 ASUS Dr POWER switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Dr Power feature Install the bundled ASUS Dr Power Utility then enable this switch to allow the system to display notification messages in your Windows screen if a problem is detected with your power supply unit PSU
46. line Set to a higher value for system performance or to a lower value for better thermal solution VCCSA Current Capability A higher value brings wider total DRAM Controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component Chapter 4 Software support DRAM Power Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying Function no Function description DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency AN The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification Do not remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 3 6 EPU EPU is an energy efficient tool that satisfies different computing
47. lt Enter gt D gt bupdater oOLDBIOS1 cap Filename Extension The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension 2 The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process When BIOS backup is done press any key to return to the DOS prompt ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 2011 04 29 BOARD S BOARD Unknown VER 0220 l VER junknown DATE 08 09 2011 DATE Unknown PATH MN ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 51 3 52 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 2 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pe g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 18 2011 04 29 BOARD P9X79 E WS BOARD UHKHOwn VER 0220 VER minknown DATE 08 09 2011 DATE Unknown PATH P8P67D CAP 4194304 2011 08 05 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Upda
48. lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS ROM file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities AN Save a cop
49. ready graphics Cards ccccssecseesseeseeees 5 10 5 2 3 Installing three SLI ready graphics Cards ccsccscsssesseeees 5 11 5 2 4 Installing four SLI ready graphics Cards ccccsccsessesseeees 5 12 5 3 NVIDIA CUDA teChnology acisini aaa 5 15 5 3 1 REUMO crpe EERS 5 15 5 3 2 Installing CUDA ready graphics Cards ccccccssessessseeseeees 5 15 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct th
50. to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFirex and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a QZ i gt gt task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Ital
51. will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected Chapter 3 BIOS setup PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Select any of these settings when PS 2 keyboard and mouse are installed These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled Auto For a faster POST time PS 2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed If you disconnect or change PS 2 devices before restarting the system PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS 2 devices Full Initialization For full system control PS 2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances This process will extend POST time Disabled For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disa
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53. 12 Chapter 2 Hardware information 5 MemOK switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DIAGLED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK switch until the DIAG_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot gt 50H O P9X79 E WS I am a m E m P9X79 E WS MemOK button aN Refer to section 2 2 7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DIAG_DRAM The DIAG_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DIAG_DRAM
54. 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it LETA Ode Tir Pi i pie lef fot a Heip alr imeri Select of Lowd Mai Sultch Ipten ama a oer Esc Dall 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 5 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done 3 48 Chapter 3 BIOS setup This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure AN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details 3 10 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file AN The BIOS file in the motherboard support
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56. 6 i dual VGA recommended mie x16 x16 LN We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment IRQ assignments for this motherboard aR RE S E ae ee PCIEx16_1 shared PCIEx16_2 shared E PCIEx16_3 shared E _ PCIEx16_ 4 shared _ _ PCIEx16_5 shared E PCIEx16_6 shared z 2 PCIEx16_7 shared a 2 Marvell9230 shared VIA1394 shared _ Asmedia USB3 0 1 shared Asmedia USB3 0 2 shared z LAN1 1210 shared z LAN2 1210 shared z z SATA Controller 1 shared SATA Controller 2 shared USB 2 0 Controller 1 shared USB 2 0 Controller 2 shared HD Audio _ shared Asmedia SATA 6G shared 7 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system The switch als
57. 7 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis 3 Pai O FH k Oo l z i T i i E i a H SPDIF_OUT E EE Pe O KI UL an ve 2 HG 5 OTT l n SKM P9X79 E WS Digital audio connector V The S PDIF module is purchased separately aa ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 31 CPU CPU OPT Chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 3 4 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector oO T
58. 7SUS a a a a a a a a al LIL PS 2 mouse and keyboard port USB BIOS Flashback button LAN RuJ 45 port 1 Optical S PDIF Out port USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 LAN Ru 45 port 2 External SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 9 and 10 USB 2 0 ports 3 4 5 and 6 Audio I O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 47 2 48 aN Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED LED LED OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink MicIn Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gra
59. 8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations Z To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode lt Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Tarte Ritin OU Clack Gea Filie Senor Trege CPU Pisari Show diy Bloke Of Tuer ROR Disig Crol iT Freee Cmi DA Parima See Leys EPU STR Uni ige Ort Pode Tips Submenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Tweal For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 5 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar
60. AID set refer to section 4 4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 27 2 28 Marvell Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 E3 E4 gray These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables SATA6G_E1 SATA6G_E2 5 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 O GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 z RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND SATA6G_E3 SATA6G_E4 O oe m GND GND p 7 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 a RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 K GND GND O RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 K RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 al al i mmm GND GND P9X79 E WS Marvell SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors
61. Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific ACPI module initialization 9 CSM initialization 7A 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 80 8F DXE initialization codes N o i ee LO ee ee N bas Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 19 2 20 Q Code table continued Code Description N Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Setup Input Wait Chapter 2 Hardware information Q Code table continued Code Description AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
62. Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHB D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHC DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM IOL CHC DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHC DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHC DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHC D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock
63. DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values i DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 49 3 50 3 10 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus
64. E AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents No et S gomenn p E ee er E Se a en eee eee vi Salety inmiormatl M cscs cate eatin haere aa a aa A Aa EE a aA aAa viii Aout UTS QUIAE cre aaa A Ix P9X79 E WS specifications summary ssssssussnnsnusnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn xi Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Welcome aassssnsssnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnm nennen nnna 1 3 1 2 Package COMMGIIS cccececccccctnssceccctencecnescneceeansetenweds secceececatenececcaceseceendeseeteaan 1 3 1 3 Special fEAtUICS cseccsscsesseeseeseesseeesseesseeesseesseeesseesseessseeeneeessesneesnes 1 4 1 3 1 Product MIGIIQIIS esemi ra SNEONEN 1 4 1 3 2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features cccccccsesseeseenen 1 5 1 3 3 AOUS TS NUS Sra ait x aaciete bane raniek AE 1 6 1 3 4 Other Special features cccccessecssecsseeseressseessesseessessneeseneess 1 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Information 2 1 Be1Ore VOU PIOCCEG csse 2 3 2 2 Motherboard OVerVieW
65. I Power COMNTIOl sicssesssvdasrovescantiverntacetedoennevnemwennesbtonlstont 4 10 4 3 6 Sy rr E eee ee hee ee ee eer 4 12 4 3 7 PANAD r eden ectras denen NE 4 13 4 3 8 KNW o 0 0 EAE E EN AE E AA A EN teres 4 14 4 3 9 PODE Moea ree eee rr ee errr re ners 4 16 AO Oe TUMOV EVO cee ceed a 4 17 4 3 11 VSB 3 0 BOOS barosan E 4 21 43 12 Audio CONFIQUIATIONS sssessrcnieresoesaiinpi nee ea aa 4 22 4 3 13 ASUS Dr Power Utility ce ccssessrecssecssesseesseessresseeees 4 23 4 4 RAID configurations ossosa nner 4 25 4 4 1 RAID QENNIHONS seniasnmissrn 4 25 4 4 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeteenees 4 26 4 4 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 2 0 0 eee ceeeeeeee sete teeeeeeeeeeeaes 4 26 4 4 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4 26 4 4 5 Marvell RAID Utility cccccsecscsssesseessesssessteessessteesseeseress 4 30 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 1 ATI CroSSFireX technology cssccsccecceeeseeseeeeeeseesseeseesseeseesseseeesaeeenenees 5 3 5 1 1 PAS GUIGIIG IG scree t0tsenteientetetsecciesaetictcauitanceneteanneoatsiemuati antec 5 3 5 1 2 Before you D GIN cceccecsecesseeceeceeneeseeeeeeeeeeeeesseeseeenseeeeeneeeaes 5 3 5 2 NVIDIA SLI technology csscssssscseesssesseesseecsesssesseeeseesseesseessnesseeseees 5 9 5 2 1 PS QUITEIMIGING wassccsctsinucnnssarabioesabeceidavedadenetvencetharntaiatnustdnchigeetauis 5 9 5 2 2 Installing two SLI
66. N2 P9X79 E Za GND GND 7 bo RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 x RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 o ASUS GND GND E K EE K OU i ag J TT P9X79 E WS Intel SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards aN These connectors are set to IDE Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 4 4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using hot plug and NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions You must load IRST Driver during OS installation for the system to detect the Optical Disk Drive the ODD should be connected to the SATA_3G port or else the ODD will not run Chapter 2 Hardware information 7 pin SATA3G_3 6 blue These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard dis
67. O Q CHA_FAN4 CHA FANI ad 5 T Eg CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN LENN CHA FAN PWR H GND i Fi zL z fsi E g oO moc 7 5 5 o K e CHA_FAN3 CPU_OPT Za Q Sst CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN PWM E CHA FAN IN CPU FAN IN RK CHA FAN PWR CPU FAN PWR T Gl O B GND GND L fib wen Gea CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 P9X79 E WS Fan connectors CPU FAN PWM c Ss CPU FAN IN p25 CPU FAN PWR zzz GND rit QAII ZIII OOOO Hi Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors gt The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 2A 24 W fan power e Ifyou install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FANS for better thermal environment 2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware information 9 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector on
68. S settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings or use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the number Press lt Enter gt and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 43 3 44 3 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes amp Reset Discard Changes amp Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press
69. SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices Hotplug support configurations for SATA are disallowed under this mode AHCI Mode Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Mode Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA6G_1 Gray Hot Plug Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to AHCI Mode and RAID mode It allows users to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA6G_2 Gray Hot Plug Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to AHCI Mode and RAID model It allows users to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA6G_3 Blue Hot Plug Disabled This item appears only when yo
70. Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo Then click Next and follow the given instructions Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1 Under Current BIOS click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo Then click on Next Chapter 4 Software support Click on Auto Tune to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar You can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image Then click Next Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo a Aa N Click on Yes to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you restart your computer Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 At BIOS File Browse to download the requested BIOS file to your system This utility will help you detect the compatibility of the BIOS version 2 Then at Picture File Browse to select the desired image for boot logo Click Next 3 Follow steps 2 5 in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to complete logo update Z The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to take effect ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 15 4 16 4 3 9 Probe Il Probe Il is a utility that monitors the computer s vital components and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components Probe II senses fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others With this utility you are ass
71. TA REF Voltage on CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel D The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHA Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference Reads on Channel A The values range from 0 3850x to 0 6150x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference Reads on Channel B The values range from 0 3850x to 0 6150x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHC Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference Reads on Channel C The values range from 0 3850x to 0 6150x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability DRAM Read REF Voltage on CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage for CPU IMC to reference Reads on Channel D The values range from 0 3850x to 0 6150x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Setting to Disabled enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled PCIE Spread Spectrum Auto Setting to Disabled enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 23 3 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items a
72. TA6G_E1 E2 E3 E4 gray 14 Q Code LED 2 16 15 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 2 36 16 USB 2 0 connectors Type A USB13 10 1 pin USB1112 2 30 17 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 2 34 18 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin 1IE1394_1 2 31 19 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 34 20 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 24 21 Chassis Fan control setting 3 pin CHAFAN_SEL 2 25 22 TPU switch 2 12 23 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 33 24 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 2 31 ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 6 2 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the 2 Generation Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition 2 iG A 3 Ler ma l af Li O HH UL L C E E i ee E e ae q EE K ____ E g a es lt a fi O _ m Seo CIC CI Sm P9X79 E WS CPU LGA2011 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU 0 Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
73. US provides extra SATA 6 0 Gb s ports with enhanced scalability faster data retrieval and double the bandwidth of current bus systems Complete USB 3 0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel 4USB 3 0 ports in total Experience the latest plug amp play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2 0 The P9X79 E WS affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity Chapter 1 Product Introduction Power eSATA 6Gb s Ready 2X faster with fully charged power Powered eSATA 6Gb s combines data and power connectivity Users enjoy 2X faster transfer rates and can use external SATA 6Gb s devices with no additional power adapters ASUS provides two extra ports with enhanced scalability faster data retrieval and double the bandwidth of current bus systems for extra speed and accessibility 1 3 2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features Best graphics performance for 4 Way NVIDIA GeForce SLI and AMD CrossFireX PCI E X16 link Native third generation PCI Expressx16 4 way SLI offers the fastest and most reliable graphics performance ever It s ideal for professional use in mechanical architectural interior design aeronautics audio and video design applications Additionally this ample graphics power can easily run even the most demanding PC games in full detail for enhanced entertainment Built in Dual Intel Server Class Gigabit LAN To enhance network rel
74. Ultra High 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation _ CPU Current Capability Auto This item provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI Power Control related parameters The thermal conditions should be monitored Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and pressing the lt Enter gt key You can also use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the a value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key CPU VCORE Boot Up Voltage Auto This adjusts the voltage for CPU at initial boot up Set to higher values for better overclocking results Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800 to 1 700 with 0 005 interval VCCSA Load line Calibration Auto The behavior of the DRAM controller is decided by VCCSA Load Line Set to a higher value for system performance or to a lower value for better thermal solution Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme Do not remove the thermal module The thermal con
75. VCORE Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive value H To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU VCORE Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to Offset Mode and allows you to set the VCORE offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval CPU VCCSA Voltage Offset Mode This adjusts the power supply for the processor s I O DMI and PCI Express Controller to help DRAM and BCLK overclocking Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed VCCSA CPU voltage Offset Mode Allows you to set the VCCSA Offset voltage CPU VCCSA Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU VCCSA voltage The values range from 0 800V to 1 700V with a 0 005V interval Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive value H To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU VCCSA Offset Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU VCCSA Voltage item to Offset Mode and allows you to set the VCCSA offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval 0 Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable
76. X 12V Power connector 1 x 6 pin EATX12_1 Power connector 1 x System Panel Q Connector 1 x MemOK Button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x Dr Power switch 1 x PWR button 1 x Reset button 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 6 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE 8 32 64 bit and 7 32 64 bit CEB Form Factor 12 x 10 5 y Specifications are subject to change without notice xiii XIV Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter summary This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports This chapter contains the following sections 1 1 Welcome secsceticsacecestecesewetstisiestndentGerseennieetinacocansenttadecsnadecdenSesanuaecseueemndtons 1 3 1 2 PACKAGE contents 1 3 1 3 Special FECT OS oin E 1 4 ASUS P9X79 E WS 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P9X79 E WS motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS P9X79 E WS I O modules 1 x 2 port USB 2 0 1 port 1394 m
77. a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 3 2 4 2 2 2 2 1 AN M otherboard overview Motherboard layout KB_USB12 Ea 2 USB3_6 O2LED5 LAN1_USB78 ESATA6G_USB3_12 LAN2_USB910 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 H VIA 6315N SPDIF_O2 1 2 1 3 4 2 4 CHA_FAN4 ez DIGI VRM Vam TEST e i PGLED3 Ea DR_POWER CIS Memoki mA P EATX12V LGA2011 5 3 fe E a 64bit 240 pin module 2 2 3 3 3 3 fe fe E E ra 2 fo e A A a ar te te o oO 2 e 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module T 5 3 fe E a e vr A G x 2 PWR_SUPPLY EI DDR3 DIMM_D1 64bit 240 5 2 a isp oe Q a DDR3 DIMM_A1 DDR3 DIMM_A2 DDR3 DIMM_B1 DDR3 DIMM_B2 DDR3 DIMM_D2 DDR3 DIMM_C2 CHA_FAN3 OVN OE ae i CPU_FAN ASM 1042 A EATX12V_1 OOU
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79. alibration for increased voltage range greater VCCSA current capability and up to 30 more capacitance This proprietary design with its precise yet flexible power adjustments increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential 8 2 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the latest Intel Sandy Bridge E CPU s potential this motherboard has adopted a brand new digital 8 pbhase VRM power design It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability Furthermore high quality power components can effectively lower system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan This motherboard also features an extra 2 phase power dedicated to integrated memory controller EPU Tap into the world s first real time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or Al Suite II utility Get total system wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity ASUS SSD Caching II Multiple SSD Caching Instant Upgraded Speed ASUS SSD Caching II has been upgraded with a multiple caching function adding four extra SATA 6Gb s onboard This feature offers performance upgrades by using multiple installed SSDs with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data It also allows user to choose the combination that suits their needs For example you can choose three SSDs matched with o
80. ars when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 2 2 8 Jumpers for information on how Z Ifyou have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC a to erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 7 3 8 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted
81. arted Post Memory PCH initialization is started Post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware Auto recovery Recovery condition triggered by user Forced recovery Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Sz Chapter 2 Hardware information Q Code table continued Code Description F5 F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System
82. ation to dynamically adjust processor voltage and cores frequency which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This automatically allows processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if its operating below power current and temperature specification limit Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition CPU C1E Auto Auto Set this item automatically Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU C3 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS CPU C7 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS 3 5 2 System Agent Configuration E Ward Men Apai Loe ipapat ben meii M i FOTER I Lisi Spell FOTRE Lini Spal FOEG 3 Lisk Syed POIEXTR A Link perd FOP s Liai hred PGA Lidi Iprad PLIEEIb Lisi Spd imel Keon Fh a Intel R VT d Disabled Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables this function
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84. bled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use ASUS MyLogo 2 feature POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to Enabled This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot The values range from 1 to 10 seconds LN This feature will only work under normal boot Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off Wait For FT If Error Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled The system waits for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 39 3 40 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch
85. cal outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how
86. cally detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption aN For ensuring system performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off O rala aafaa a ala aaia GOETO f EPU 0 L Disable Enable Default m eee J TH P9X79 E WS EPU switch 4 TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast yet stable clock speeds aN For ensuring system performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off emae nataas alana aO i E 0 TPU GAUG O n OL Disable Enable m Default a P9X79 E WS TPU switch 2
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88. ch memory issues MemOK determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success Al Suite Il With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use package with an elegant design theme It allows users to supervise overclocking energy management fan speeds voltage and sensor readings This all inone software offers diverse and easy to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities USB 3 0 Boost New ASUS USB 3 0 Boost technology supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol the latest USB 3 0 standard With USB 3 0 Boost technology the performance of a USB device transmission speed is significantly increased up to 130 TBD adding to an already impressive fast USB 3 0 transfer soeed With USB 3 0 Boost technology the system provides a user friendly graphical interface which spontaneously accelerates the transfer speed through USB 3 0 peripherals with an ASUS exclusive auto detect setting USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS ever It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without even entering their existing BIOS or Operating system Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power Worry free overclocking for the ultimate convenience ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet
89. ck fad ipe ML Hra erial ler Azalia HD Audio Enabled fDisabled Disables the controller fEnabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports fHD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio fAC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF fSPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output fHDMI Sets to HDMI for HDMI audio output Chapter 3 BIOS setup Intel LAN1 Controller Enabled Disabled Disables the controller fEnabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Intel LAN1 OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the LAN1 PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN2 Controller Enabled Disabled Disables the controller fEnabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Intel LAN2 OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the LAN2 PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled VIA 1394 Controller Enabled Th
90. com and save them on the USB flash drive BW NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 1 and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Chapter 3 BIOS setup Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater aN Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write protected and has enough free space to save the file 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press
91. components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste vii viii Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electri
92. cs cards that are NVIDIA certified In Triple SLI mode you should have three identical SLI ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system aN We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment The NVIDIA Triple SLI technology is supported by Windows Vista operating system only Visit the NVIDIA zone website at http Awww nzone com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 9 5 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards aN The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two SLl ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect two independent a
93. ditions should be monitored Z The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specification ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 17 3 18 VCCSA Current Capability 100 Allows you to set the VCCSA current capability A higher value brings wider total DRAM controller power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 CPU VCCSA Boot Up Voltage Auto This adjusts the voltage for VCCSA at initial boot up Set to higher values for better overclocking results Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800 to 1 700 with 0 005 interval CPU Voltage Frequency Auto Switching frequency will affect the transient response and component thermal Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response fAuto Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Spread Spectrum item fManual Allows you to manually set the CPU Fixed Frequency from 300k 500kHz with a 10k Hz interval CPU Spread Spectrum Disabled This item appears when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to Auto Enable the Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Fixed Frequency 300 This item appears when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to Manual Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300k 500kHz with a 10k Hz interval AN Do not remove the thermal mod
94. e Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU Nene KOTT o RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB OF o7 oh oh a OC Sync N A Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears SELECT DISKS ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 27 4 28 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values RAID 0 128KB RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB aN We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing When the Capacity
95. e 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHA DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHA DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHA D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHA D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHA D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 13 3 14 DRAM IOL CHA D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1
96. e based authenticated variable ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 41 3 42 3 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ES BA EPP Interest ie FS OC Profile 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility to update BIOS When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice vA For more details refer to section 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3 8 2 ASUS DRAM SPD Information This menu shows information on the DIMM slots OK DRAM is working fine N A DRAM is not installed Abnormal DRAM error FES BEA U ee ere ie TRA A Em Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings coe ia Pred Liked Poo Profile Lool ioe Os Pred ie Fres be IEN ire Z The Setup Profile Status items will show Not Installed if no profile is created s Label Allows you to input the label of setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight or use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the number Press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIO
97. e interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http csr asus com english REACH htm ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other
98. e setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information lt Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 4 2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features Z The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the available The Manual menu contains device drivers if the system detects the list of supplementary user installed devices Install the necessary manuals Click an item to open drivers to use the devices the folder of the user manual The Utilities Click the Contact menu shows the tab to display the applications and ASUS contact other software that information the motherboard supports Click an icon to display DVD motherboard information Click an item to install Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to ie locate the fi
99. e time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP should be maintained Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto This item is Power Limit 2 value in Watts It is the second power limit to provide rapid protection when package power exceeds Power Limit 1 Default setting is 1 25 times Power Limit 1 Intel recommends that the platform must be capable of supporting over Power Limit 2 for up to 10 msec ASUS board can support over Power Limit 2 for a long duration Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Additional Turbo Voltage Auto Maximum additional voltage can be applied to the CPU when Turbo Boost is engaged Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value CPU Core Current Limit Auto This item allows user to enter CPU Core Current Limit unit in 0 125A Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU VCORE Voltage Offset Mode This adjusts the power supply for the processor cores and cache to help core frequency overclocking Manual Mode Allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage Offset Mode Allows you to set the Offset voltage CPU VCORE Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU VCORE Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU VCORE voltage The values range from 0 800V to 1 700V with a 0 005V interval Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU
100. eX technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section 5 1 1 Requirements In CrossFireX mode you should have two identical CrossFireX ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX ready dual GPU graphics card that are ATI certified Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com Ensure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system aN We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the ATI Game website at http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 5 1 2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs For Windows Vista go to Control Panel gt Programs and Features 3 Select your current graphics card driver s 4 For Windows XP select Add Remove For Windows Vista select Uninstall 5 Turn off your computer ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 3 5 4 5 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards aN The following pictures are f
101. elay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 16 DRAM IOL CHD DO R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHD D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHD D1 RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM RTL CHD D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHD D1 R1 Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 1 Clock Normal Delay 1 Clock Delay 14 Clock Others DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Enhanced Training CHA Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Enhanced Training CHB Auto Configuration options Auto Disabled
102. eliver audio to an external decoder ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ASUS P9X79 E WS 1 9 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 2 Hardware Information Chapter summary This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard This chapter contains the following sections 2 1 Before VOU PROCS sssini naaa 2 3 2 2 Motherboard OVerviW s ssussissinnnaka a 2 4 2 3 Building your computer system ssssssssnssuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 2 37 2 4 Starting up for the first timMe s ssssssssnsennunnunnunnnnnunnnnnunnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 52 2 5 Turning off th computer 2 52 ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings V Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use
103. ency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM AB Voltage Frequency Auto This item allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase O C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability Configuration options Auto Manual DRAM AB Power Phase control Auto Auto Proceeds preset phase tuning profile Optimized Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the Full phase mode DRAM CD Current Capability 100 Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM CD Voltage Frequency Auto This item allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase O C range or a lower DRAM frequency for better system stability Configuration options Auto manual DRAM CD Power Phase control Auto Auto Proceeds preset phase tuning profile Optimized Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Allows you to set the Full phase mode ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 19 3 20 CPU Performance Settings The items in this menu is setting for CPU Ratio Features CPU Ratio Auto This item allows user manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio The value will be limited to CPU based or factory settings Adjusting the CPU Ratio va
104. ete the selected virtual disk Information BGA Status Number of PDs Members 10 New VD Functional 4K RAIDO 304128MB N A 08 Chapter 4 Software support 2 The following warning message appears Delete Virtual Disk Do you want to delete this virtual disk es e Press lt Y gt to delete the selected RAID array The following warning message appears Delete MBR Do you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk es e Press lt Y gt to delete the Master Boot Record MBR from the selected RAID array 3 Press lt F10 gt The following warning message appears Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup es fo Press lt Y gt to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 33 4 34 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support Chapter summary This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports This chapter contains the following sections 5 1 ATI CrossFireX technology seciseteciesicntscteerncsnctucvsarncsievstiaveensdeessncreiaaens 5 3 5 2 NVIDIA SLI technology mersininin 5 9 5 3 NVIDIA CUDA technology s ssssssesssssussnnnnununnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 5 15 ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 1 ATI CrossFireX technology The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFir
105. f the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 25 4 26 4 4 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 4 4 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set s using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu gt
106. gnoses related issues regarding your power supply unit PSU It generally allows you to monitor the health of your PSU and provide notification or warning messages to prevent any sudden system shutdown or failure due to insufficient supply of power to your system ASUS P9X79 E WS 1 5 1 3 3 ASUS features New DIGI Power Control All New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM ASUS X79 motherboards include New DIGI Power Control with two digital voltage regulator modules VRMs including an all new DRAM controller that allows ultra precise memory tuning in addition to CPU voltage control This evolution of innovative industry leading ASUS technology provides super accurate voltages for better efficiency stability and performance Best in class power efficiency and stability Two critical components work perfectly together to match digital power signal SVID requests from the CPU with ultra fast sensing and response to efficiently deliver the right level of power on demand Accurate power reduces wasteful imprecision and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages Increased CPU and DRAM overclocking range With programmable digital controllers onboard users can adjust CPU and DRAM PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface System performance can also be customized with specific CPU and DRAM power controls including new VCCSA load line c
107. he EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode 2 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3 7 Boot memu for details Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU CPU_OPT Chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode T lU Fite Her i Eml ul Meg sel E 22 42 Fel DS LS Ae Ful Ta hese jee Iia i CA Fane adel Fry F iali r 024 FIED Lr Teper alee LATAR PUT Wi mA On mA Lae eee li iag oe bee igbe Lo fee ide the bee pia The iced OF i Pris kai Ferns 4 FEC bfai Fa Quick switch to frequently Power Saving mode used menus Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the Selects the boot device priority selected mode on the right hand side The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Lf The Boot Menu F
108. iability the P9X79 E WS is built in dual Intel Gigabit LAN that features lower CPU utilization less package drop rate wide driver supported Base on performance testing CPU utilization of Intel lan can achieve great improvement to allocate CPU resource more efficiently Intel lan also support teaming and fault tolerance functions the two LAN ports provide double the bandwidth and network redundancy Quad GPU CrossFireX Support P9X79 E WS brings you the multi GPU choice of either SLI or CrossFireX The motherboard features the most powerful Intel X79 platform to optimize PCle allocation in multiple GPU configurations Expect a brand new gaming style you ve never experienced before Diagnosis LED Diagnosis LED checks key components CPU memory graphics card and hard drive in sequence during bootup If an error is found the LED next to the relevant device will stay lit until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate root problems in seconds Quick Gate Quick Gate is a vertical USB connector on the motherboard allowing you to install USB devices directly with no messy cables This stops important data storage devices from breaking off unexpectedly P9X79 E WS with this unique design provides a convenient and safe way to install data and applications on your PC ASUS Doctor Power ASUS Doctor Power is an ensemble of LEDs switches and application that automatically detects and dia
109. ick the Drivers tab and then click ASUS Dr Power 3 Follow the instructions to complete installation Using Dr Power After you complete installation ASUS Dr Power Utility will appear on the Windows notification area Place your mouse pointer over the Dr Power icon to display current power status ASUS Dr Power Ver 1 0 0 Function Enabled Stauts Normal z 3 36 PM r F F g E sperma Right click on the Dr Power icon on the notification area and click Event Notification to disable or enable messages from the utility ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 23 4 24 When ASUS Dr Power detects that your system is running low on power an event notification pops up to indicate that your power supply requires attention The message will be displayed for 15 seconds or until you click the Close button ASUS Dr Power will notify you of the power status if the same conditions are present on your system ASUS Dr Power can be configured to provide notifications at regular intervals 15 minutes Messages will be displayed every 15 minutes 4 hours Messages will be displayed every 4 hours Not showing Messages for any power issues will not be displayed Chapter 4 Software support 4 4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 support Mavell RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support AN You must
110. ics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 Key2 Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl Alt Del gt Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line BUPDATER iP9X79WS ROM P9X79 E WS specifications summary Chipset Expansion Slots Multi GPU support GPU support Storage 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor for the LGA 2011 Socket Intel Xeon E5 1600 processor for the LGA 2011 Socket Intel Xeon E5 2600 processor for the LGA 2011 Socket Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 Refer to www asus com for CPU support list Intel X79 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM Max 64GB DDR3 2400 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz ECC Non ECC un buffered Memory Quad channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Refer to www asus com for the memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists 4 x PCle 3 0 x16 slots dual x16 x16 Quad x16 x16 x16 x16 blue 3 x PCle 3 0 x16 slot x8 mode black
111. ill not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability EATX12V_1 6 pin connector is for graphic cards 12V power supply plug When using high end or more graphic cards more power may be needed Use this connector to enhance power by 12V ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 35 2 36 13 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions om Oo zc aE Ey N E A EEE Do D gt 00 J J prsa A a OO0N L EA E cR p uy H o 2 oO a oo we es wi W O SS oO op _ K O ai Fi he oo m IDE_LED PWRSW RESET
112. ing Extreme Tuning 1 TurboV automatically overclocks hide Tiina Succensidl the CPU saves BIOS settings and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message 2575 w 9 9 103 0 a j 1 1 kai appears indicating auto tuning success Click OK to exit Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto overclocking TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating the current overclocking result To keep the result click Stop If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV automatically starts further system SE overclocking and stability test a 7 son m An animation appears indicating the overclocking process Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking process iSe2u TurboV automatically adjusts and Aide Turing SrA saves BIOS settings and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears 2507 var indicating auto tuning success sa 0S Click OK to exit Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 11 USB 3 0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3 0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3 0 devices and the up to date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol UASP With USB 3 0 Boost you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3 0 devices with ease Launching USB 3 0 Boost After installing Al Suite II from the motherboa
113. install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions Due to Windows XP Vista limitation a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk only If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 4 5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 4 4 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be o
114. ional Graphics card Z The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package e ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 37 2 38 2 0 2 CPU installation AN Please note the order in opening closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 39 ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 40 2 3 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 5 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same _ 0 o 4Oo4Od KUO peo Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 6 ATX Power connection Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 1 SATA device connection ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 45 2 46 2 3 8 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector A P ke L U nt ad Ground Reset q1 Ground To install USB Connector To install front panel audio connector Z The actual location may vary with motherboards Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 9 Rear panel connection 6860806
115. is item allows user to enable disable VIA 1394 Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled This item allows user to enable disable Asmedia USB 3 0 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled This item allows user to enable disable Marvell Storage OPROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port Configuration Serial Port Enabled This item allows user to enable disable Serial Port COM Disabled Disables configuration Enabled Change Settings appear under Enabled Select an optimal setting for Super IO device Change Settings lO 3F8h IRQ 4 Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 lIO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 l1O 2E8h IRQ 3 ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 33 3 34 3 5 7 APM Legler A Pea Lise Power Oe W Fe bya Paer Te By ASP Pract he ey Dlg Poet De Bj EC Erp ig Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key o
116. isconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility 1 3 4 Other special features DTS UltraPC Il DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 7 1 surround through the most popular PC audio setups your existing stereo speakers or headphones In addition to virtual surround it upgrades original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration recreating the dynamic range of audio files Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through high and low frequency equalization With these technologies users experience better home theater audio with ease DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies DTS Neo PC upmixes stereo sources CDs MP3s WMAs internet radio into as many as 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound Consumers can then connect their PC to a home theater system DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection such as S PDIF or HDMI designed to d
117. ite settings ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes providing a user friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard only controls It also natively supports fully utilized hard drives larger than 2 2TB in 64 bit operating systems ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently accessed info Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight New upgrade Quick and easy info for enhanced system control F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect Information for accessing memory info detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations Chapter 1 Product Introduction ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Design enhances your DIY experience All of Q LED Q Slot Q Code and Q DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process ASUS Q Shield The specially designed ASUS Q Shield does without the usual fingers making it convenient and easy to install With better electric conductivity it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference EMI ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q Connector allows you to easily connect or d
118. item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N Press lt Y gt to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or lt N gt to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu Chapter 4 Software support Deleting a RAID set AN Take caution when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 0 0 1032 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable olume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED t Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume 2 Use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Del gt The following warning message appears ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N 3 Press lt Y gt to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press
119. k drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel X79 chipset A O p ii B msl Ea E ir i E q H rr Paa E WS E K o o K O L Hi amca a m P9X79 E WS Intel SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors AA Intel X79 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND These connectors are set to IDE Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a R
120. l To install ASUS Al Suite Il on your computer 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click on the Utilities tab then click ASUS Al Suite Il 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation Using ASUS Al Suite Il Al Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The ASUS Al Suite Il icon appears in the Windows notification area Click on the icon to open the ASUS Al Suite II main menu bar Click on each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of ASUS Al Suite Il Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility aN e The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV EVO function The applications in the Tool menu vary with models The screeshots of ASUS Al Suite II in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 5 4 3 2 ASUS SSD Caching Il ASUS SSD Caching II uses installed SSDs for multi caching of frequently accessed data or
121. le ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 3 4 4 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals Z The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click on the Manual tab Click on ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left 2 The Manual folder of the support preyneereamcence r DVD appears Double click the folder of your selected software p a ji 3 Some software manuals are ree provided in different languages m Double click the language to s a 1p show the software manual paraa lt r ee arnt oe The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 ASUS Al Suite II Al Suite Il is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing ASUS Al Suite I
122. lications with content in much smaller size such as e mails and documents Configuration options 82K 64K Name Enter a name with 1 10 letters no special characters for the RAID array 5 Move the selection bar to Next and press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Create Virtual Disk Do you want to create this virtual disk es e Press lt Y gt to create the RAID array or press lt N gt to cancel The new RAID array appears under Virtual Disks as shown in the image below ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 31 4 32 Help Topology j yartual visks_ V Us NEW VU F PD 0 ST3160812AS PD 8 ST3160812AS Free Physical Disks Information A S eTo o a iD Device ID Revision ID BIOS Version Firmware Version PCIe Speed Rate Configure SATA as Marvell RAID on chip controller Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd 1B4B 9130 B1 1 0 0 1028 2 2 0 1105 5 0Gbps AHCI Mode 6 Press lt F10 gt The following warning message appears Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup Press lt Y gt to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility Delete an existing RAID Array 1 Select the RAID array to delete and press lt Enter gt Select Delete and press lt Enter gt Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Topology HBA 0 Marvell 0 F Virtual Disks ST316 F PD 0 PD 8 ST316 Free Physical D Help Del
123. ll 0 and press lt Enter gt 2 Select Configuration Wizard and press lt Enter gt Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Configure gt Select free disks Port ID 0 F Virtual Disks PD ID m0 Free Physical Disks Type SATA PD Status Unconfigured L PD 8 ST3160812AS Size 15262 6MB Feature Support MCO 3G 48Bits Current Speed G Model ST3160812AS Serial 9LSOF4HL FW Version 3 AAE Help Use space bar to select the free disks to be used in the array ENTER Operation SPACE Select F10 Exit Save ESC Return 3 Press lt Space gt to select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array An asterisk appears in front of the selected hard drive After selecting all the drives needed for the RAID array press lt Enter gt to continue 4 30 Chapter 4 Software support Marvell BIOS Setup c 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd Configure gt Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk l Disks P 64KB Default Help Virtual disk configurations 4 Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press lt Enter gt to configure further RAID settings RAID Level Select a RAID Level Configuration options RAID 0 RAID 10 RAID1 Stripe Size Specifies the size of single data block on the virtual disk In general a larger stripe size is recommended for applications requiring large data transfers such as audio video and graphics A smaller stripe size is better for app
124. llow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values i can cause the system to malfunction thie red FOORI asd igarobi ee Arel Cl banak jim POH Conf haral ion Ban Omia 1 EE Col arl ioe abner Bs ices Crom igar art ban AM 3 24 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects AN The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed _ OPI Conf iguril fen J Hgo iki Bri ber Frare Coes Linii OMAD Finima Eumeioa Fiaba E Scroll down to display the following items mal Viris iitim feel Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled This function includes TM1 TM2 and EMTTM Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Hyper threading Enabled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Disabled Only one thread per activated core is enabled Disabled for other OS OS not optimized for Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Enabled for Windows XP and Linux OS op
125. lue will change CPU Performance Settings Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 12 to 57 with 1 interval fValues 12 32 Presets Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode to Disabled but can be adjusted Turbo Mode Parameters settings is limited to CPU Core Current Limit fValues 33 57 Resumes full adjustment for Turbo Mode Parameters but disallows configuration for Turbo Mode Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system operation system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and cores frequency which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled lt automatically allows processors cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it s operating below power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit Auto This item is Power Limit 1 in Watts Default setting of this item is TDP 130W For Sandy Bridge E Turbo Ratio can be kept a time duration exceeding TDP for maximum performance Any value under 255 can be programmed Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto This item is Power Limit 1 Time in second The value can vary from 1 to 32 which indicates that th
126. ly i 5 14 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 3 NVIDIA CUDA technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA CUDA technology and up to 4 NVIDIA Tesla computing processor cards based on different type tesla cards providing the optimum multi purpose computing performance Follow the installation procedures in this section 5 3 1 Requirements 32 64 bit Microsoft Windows XP Vista Linux RHEL5 X Open SuSE11 X OS The requirements of memory and power supply vary with the Telsa cards you installed aN We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment The installation steps might be a little different with the Telsa cards you selected and the VGA output functions Visit htto Avww nvidia com for more details if needed Visit the NVIDIA CUDA Zone website at http Avww nvidia com object cuda_home html for the latest driver list of CUDA certified graphics card and supported 3D application list 5 3 2 Installing CUDA ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the general installation steps remain the same 1 Insert four Tesla computing processor card s into the PCle x16_1 PCle x16_3 PCle x16_5 and PCle x16_7 slot Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slot ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 15 2 Connect either one 8 pin power connector or two 6 pin power connect
127. m case cover Be sure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a oower standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps
128. n 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download Click Next 4 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 3 46 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window click Open and click Next 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process Z The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual BIOS information vary by models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 47 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at Www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 L Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port
129. n the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices from generating a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables the Ring device from generating a wake event Enabled Enables the Ring device to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC from generating a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the values ErP Ready Disabled This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off Configuration options Disabled Enabled in S5 Enabled in S4 and 5 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings B arin EMI Fin Td Dhaai Fan T Casies Fan F ipm Chassis Fan J Spend Cassia Fan 4 Spoed EMI Q Fes Coatral CP fas Dasi Low Lisi CPU Fam Profile Chassis I U fan Cartel Disda I Fem Ipd Lee Lisl hrm 1 Pan Pred ibe Scroll down to display the following items Chastain Faa Speed La Linji ila F Pw Prel ie
130. ne HDD or two SSDs with two HDDs Harness a combination of SSD like performance and response and hard drive capacity with a single click without the need to reboot for instant activation and complete ease of use As an added bonus it can even prevent data loss with the included backup function so you can rest easy knowing your data is secure Chapter 1 Product Introduction USB 3 0 Boost New ASUS USB 3 0 Boost technology supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol the latest USB 3 0 standard With USB 3 0 Boost technology the performance of a USB device transmission speed is significantly increased up to 130 TBD adding to an already impressive fast USB 3 0 transfer soeed With USB 3 0 Boost technology the system provides a user friendly graphical interface which spontaneously accelerates the transfer speed through USB 3 0 peripherals with an ASUS exclusive auto detect setting TPU Unleash your performance with ASUS simple onboard switch or Al Suite II utility The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboVfunctions Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast yet stable clock speeds while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequenciesand ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations MemOK MemOK quickly ensures memory boot compatibility This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to pat
131. needs This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status You can also customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency GPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control Launching EPU After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch EPU by clicking Tool gt EPU on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button i Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 7 FAN Xpert FAN Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and you
132. nu items Incorrect field o values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard aiba Hatin A Clack Gee Filter Beachy ipai CPU Power Siew ing Bice EC Toe PER Tiai Conall EH Pow Cil 2 DA Farlim Sel ie al SIE Dilag feet Rode Tipe Scroll down to display the following items Ce WE wet liage PU SS od age Wri fede Sip OE WA iari Un lage EA Ualka OP OO Mit ialla DOE OI CA ALL Goltagn TERO Ue Lage P i iii Datta FOl i e Yal Langer LR LS CORA Oo AliM Wise a Oa BA CEL BE hiig on OO ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 9 3 10 Scroll down to display the following items Mm CEL BEF Uniiiage om Di hae bite MEY lolis om i EAR CEL CP Wili a OP Mam Dnt GS Voltage on fre CTL GY jtag om i Bef DAT BE olig em OE WA CTL AF Woli om CRD Hm DAT AF olig om Oe Ban Keel BE Unitage om Oe Pe Rewed GY thiliage om OD PA eed BF Wilg on OM EF Ped EF lup a CS EMI Spread operas ti Li i Ce i a te Li z FLIE Jwi pain Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters X M P If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X
133. o lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power on switch i _ ASUS K O 1 OL g SC CIC Cmm GS P9X79 E WS Power on button rm 2 Reset button Press the reset switch to reboot the system BEE RST_SW RESET pa Os EJ IPE O E umum SS a P9X79 E WS Reset button ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automati
134. odule 4 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s power cables 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s cables 1 x COM port cable 1 x ASUS Q Shield I O shield 1 x ASUS 2 in 1 Q Connector Kit Retail version only Cables Accessories 1 x 2 Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 3 Way SLI bridge connector 1 x 4 Way SLI bridge connector Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ASUS P9X79 E WS 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights Intel Socket 2011 for 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition This motherboard supports the latest Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor Extreme in LGA2011 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to quad channel 8 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 40 PCI Express 2 0 lanes This provides great graphicsperformance Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor Extreme is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world Intel X79 Express Chipset The Intel X79 Express Chipset is the latest single chipset design that supports the new socket 2011 Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor Extreme It improves performance by utilizing serial point to point links allowing for increased bandwidth and stability Additionally the X79 comes with 2 SATA 6Gb s and 4 SATA 3Gb s ports for faster data retrieval doubling the bandwidth of current bus system
135. on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 8 DIMMs or overclocking condition P9X79 E WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists 2 Refer to www asus com for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 9 A Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components PCIEX16_1 P9X79 E WS E zx ASUS PCIEX16_4 a PCIEX16_6 lt E ELER EHI eo Be e No Slot Description 1 N O o fF W N PCIEX16_1 PCle 3 0 x16_1 slot single at x16 mode blue PCIEX16_2 PCle 3 0 x16_6 slot x8 mode black PCIEX16_3 PCle 3 0 x16_1 slot single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode blue PCIEX16_4 PCle 3 0 x16_6 slot x8 mode black PCIEX16_5 PCle 3 0 x16_1 slot single at x16 mode blue PCIEX16_6 PCle 3 0 x16_6 slot x8 mode black PCIEX16_7 PCle 3 0 x16_1 slot single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode blue ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 9 2 10 PCle Express 3 0 operating mode x16 single VGA recommended x16 x16 x16 3 x16 x16 x1
136. onnected Device advanced settings Exit button Information button Minimize button Control settings Set default device buttons T Connector settings Analog and digital connector status B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration t Fy Soe poi Sy Sree ee options irmi 3 Exit button Minimize button b EF nee AREARE Equit Control settings window Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration _ Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 13 ASUS Dr Power Utility ASUS Dr Power is a monitoring utility that provides notifications when the power supply is unable to provide sufficient power to the system You can choose to allow continuous notifications or stop messages from appearing until the next time you reboot your computer The utility is used to monitor changes in the power supplied to the system that may affect performance and system stability aN ASUS Dr Power Utility runs on your system only when the Dr Power switch is enabled Please refer page 2 14 for additional details If the switch is disabled the Dr Power icon will not be available on the Windows notification area Installing Dr Power Utility To install Dr Power on your computer 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The setup window will be displayed if Autorun is enabled on your system 2 Cl
137. or reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place Goldfingers CrossFireX bridge bundled with graphics cards Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 5 1 4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards 1 Prepare three CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector
138. ors from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card s 3 Connect a display cable to the graphics card SLI bridge Goldfingers 4 Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers 5 To verify graphics card driver installation right click My Computer and select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Click the sign before Display adapters and the installed graphics card and computing processor card s should appear A _ The screen differs based on the components you installed 5 16 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 812 282 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site uSa aSus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 18
139. ows you to select your installed operating system Execute Mode the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Windows Vista Windows XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Chapter 3 BIOS setup Key Management This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to Custom It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded the PK state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device aN The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with tim
140. pter 2 Hardware information 12 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 6 pin EATX12V_1 These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit PKA QEATX12V EATXPWR OOO B aqgaag 3 Volts GND a a a a 12 Volts 5 Volts eal 2 ae 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts d ov GND GND aaana 5 Volts GND Z2Z22Z2Z GND GND paresis iis 5 Volts PSON GND GND 7505 pa 3 Volts 12 Volts K E 3 Volts 3 Volts a K O L PIN 1 0H g EATX12V_1 L SIC IC FC Joo S qaqa P9X79 E WS ATX power connectors 666 B PIN 1 OOO qaqa gt gt gt NAA aN e Fora fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W Do not forget to connect the 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system w
141. r PC s system loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool environment Launching FAN Xpert After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool gt FAN Xpert on the Al Suite II main menu bar Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your selected fan Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Fan setting e Disable disables the FAN Xpert function e Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern e Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation e Turbo maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect e User Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration _ ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 13 4 14 4 3 8 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Personalize your computer from the very beginning Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite Il from the motherboard support DVD launch MyLogo by clicking Update gt MyLogo on the Al Suite II main menu bar Using MyLogo
142. rd support DVD launch USB 3 0 Boost by clicking Tool gt USB 3 0 Boost on the Al Suite II main menu bar Configuring USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the connected device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the connected device 3 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to Normal mode at any time Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 21 4 3 12 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Sensing function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package lf the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows 7 Vista Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices c
143. s PCle 3 0 Ready The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of current PCle 2 0 Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB s double the 16GB s of PCle 2 0 in x16 mode PCle 3 0 provides users unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenicnce and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCle 1 0 and PCle 2 0 devices It is a must have feature PC users aiming to improve and optimize graphics performance as well as have the latest most future proof technology This motherboard is ready to support PCle 3 0 SPEC Functions will be available when using PCle 3 0 compliant devices Please refer to www asus com for updated details Quad Channel DDR3 2400 0 C 2133 0 C 1866 0 C 1600 1333 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400 O C 2133 0 C 1866 0 C 1600 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements ofthe latest operation system 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The quadchannel DDR3 architecture quadruple the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance Due to CPU behavior DDR3 2200 2000 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 1866 1600 MHz frequency as default Extra SATA 6 0 Gb s Support The Intel X79 Express Chipset natively supports the next generation Serial ATA SATA interface delivering up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer AS
144. s are firmly in place 5 Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 5 5 1 5 Installing four CrossFireX graphics cards i Prepare four CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots Refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the four CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place 5 Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 1 6 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers AN Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 5 1 7 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment
145. s card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 4 Way SLI bridge 5 12 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 2 5 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA Control Panel under the Windows 7 operating system Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears See Step Fam 7 B3 i 3 sari by ie Heheh ALS Coriru Pore Pir F GR ineen malunan im 6 Gadeets Gf Penone B1 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step Wien A select Screen Resolution Sort by i Fealrek Undo Pervert PirleZ Piia i Screen recat ia Cadets i Perscnalize B2 From the Screen Resolution window _ a click Advanced settings ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 13 B3 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Configure SLI Surround PhysX In the Quad SLI enabled click Maximize i rm pee 3D Performance SLI to set the display for a a viewing SLI rendered content When done p click App
146. sages during the POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 5 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features LES Canl har al i Liga EE e a Lap S0K 8 apat OEL ieii ADMa E flisi Ba Lie LD her Pert trel Chapter 3 BIOS setup Z The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program fEnabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3 0 Support Enabled tDisabled Disables the function fEnabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS EHCI Hand off Disabled Disabled Disables the function fEnabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 31 3 32 3 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuraton hiarr leima res el jared a i Frum Bail Toga SPO thet type imel LAR mirli Tete Laat ER Imal OR Cial Diet imel Lt IER mi OA Gomtrol ber one 1a 1 0 Central ler Erl Haan Conte ln Eure Misapi IPRA Scroll down to display the following items Borel Storage limar Cho
147. t Alt gt lt Delete gt or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to restart the system Do this last option only if the first two failed AN The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 2 2 8 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 3 3 4 3 2 1 EZ Mode By default t
148. t bar Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start up Applies all changes settings immediately LN Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model 4 18 Chapter 4 Software support CPU Strap Allows you to manually adjust CPU Strap 1 Click on the CPU Strap tab 2 Click on the adjustment bar to the desired value The graph on the right will change value accordingly 3 Click on Apply to make the change take effect Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start up Applies all changes settings immediately aN Every CPU Strap support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes providing the most flexible auto tuning options LN The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard a better thermal environment is strongly recommended e Fast Tuning fast CPU overclocking Extreme Tuning extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast 2 Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto overclocking ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 19 4 20 Us
149. ter Restart your computer failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Software support Chapter summary This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software This chapter contains the following sections 4 1 Installing an Operating System cescsseeeseeseeeseeeseneeseeeeseeseeeeseeeseneeees 4 3 4 2 Support DYD GONG U OM ivsssizes cee ta cosssactiinrten sess sannncasauacenaccnanctncenesncaseaseaaenene 4 3 4 3 DOMWALE IMONMAUON ssaicsasescsaticnevacernccwsenenteastesauxaseiactesesensunasermucdeiseeaseneant 4 5 4 4 RAID configurations sissioni aaa 4 25 ASUS P9X79 E WS 4 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 8 64 bit 8 7 64 bit 7 operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Z Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use th
150. the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tWWDR Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tWWDD Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tRWDR Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 15 with 1 interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup tRWDD Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 15 with 1 interval tWRDR Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tWRDD Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval tRWSR Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 15 with 1 interval tCCD Auto Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 to 7 with 1 interval Latency Timings DRAM RTL CHA DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advance 14 Clock Advance 12 Clock Advance 10 Clock Advance 8 Clock Advance 6 Clock Advance 4 Clock Advance 2 Clock Normal Delay 2 Clock Delay 4 Clock Delay 6 Clock Delay 8 Clock Delay 10 Clock Delay 12 Clock Delay 14 Clock DRAM IOL CHA DO RO Auto Configuration options Auto Advanc
151. timized for Hyper Threading Technology ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 25 3 26 Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 4 5 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function for Windows XP Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Tech Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Allows user to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio The value will be limited to CPU based or factory setting Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The values range from 12 to 22 with a 1 interval The valid value ranges may vary according to your CPU model Values 12 20 Presets Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and Turbo Mode to Disabled but can be adjusted Values 21 22 Disallows configuration for Turbo Mode Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST allows the system oper
152. tive termination voltage for DRAM on Channel A and B The values range from 0 6250V to 1 10V with a 0 00625V interval VTTDDR Voltage CHC CHD Auto Allows you to set the active termination voltage for DRAM on Channel C and D The values range from 0 6250V to 1 10V with a 0 00625V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA Auto Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A The values range from 0 3950V to 0 6300V with a 0 005V interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel A The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval Chapter 3 BIOS setup DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel B The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel B The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHC Auto Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel C The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHC Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel C The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHD Auto Allows you to set the DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel D The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 005x interval DRAM DA
153. u set the previous item to AHCI Mode and RAID model It allows users to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATAG6G_4 Blue Hot Plug Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to AHCI Mode and RAID model It allows users to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 30 SATA6G_5 Blue Hot Plug Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to AHCI Mode and RAID mode It allows users to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA6G_6 Blue Hot Plug Disabled This item appear only when you set the previous item to AHCI Mode It s allow user to enabled disabled SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled V The following two items appear only when you set the SATA Mode item to IDE Mode Serial ATA Controller 0 Enhanced Allows you to enabled disabled the Serial ATA Controller 0 Configuration options Disabled Enhance Compatible Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced Allows you to enabled disabled the Serial ATA Controller 1 Configuration options Disabled Enhance S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning mes
154. ule when switching to Manual mode The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Duty Control T Probe CPU Power Duty Control adjusts current and thermal of every phase component T Probe Maintains thermal balance Extreme Maintains current balance AN Do not remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Phase Control Auto Controls current capability and voltage frequency through different modes Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase efficiency Auto Proceeds preset phase control Standard Proceeds phase control based on CPU Command Optimized Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile Extreme Proceeds the full phase mode Manual Adjustment Allows manual adjustment Phase number adjusted by current A step Chapter 3 BIOS setup Manual Adjustment Medium This item appears when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to Manual Adjustment Select Ultra Fast for a faster response The reaction time will be longer when Regular is selected Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular Do not remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual mode The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM AB Current Capability 100 Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequ
155. ured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition Launching Probe Il After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch Probe II by clicking Tool gt Probe Il on the Al Suite II main menu bar Configuring Probe Il Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit Saves your configuration Loads your saved Loads the default Applies your configuration threshold values changes for each sensor Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Cau Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 10 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool gt TurboV EVO on the Al Suite II main menu bar Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency CPU voltage CPU PLL voltage and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows environment and takes effect in real time without
156. uxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card SLI bridge Goldfingers 5 10 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 2 3 Installing three SLI ready graphics cards 1 Prepare three SLl ready graphics cards 2 Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the 3 Way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 3 Way SLI bridge ASUS P9X79 E WS 5 2 4 Installing four SLI ready graphics cards 1 Prepare four SLI ready graphics cards 2 Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the 4 Way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphic
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158. vices on your computer s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices N Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 4 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch ASUS Update by clicking Update gt ASUS Update on the Al Suite Il main menu bar Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility Click on Next and follow the instructions to complete your request Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and save for later use Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from a source file to update the BIOS version on your
159. y Side Speaker Out 2 3 10 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Chapter 2 Hardware information Connect to Stereo Speakers INPUTS AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS mui m ear ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 49 Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS Rear Front Center Subwoofer Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers mr AUDIO AUDI L Side Center Subwoofe A i i ZF 2 50 Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 3 11 USB BIOS Flashback 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program file from the ASUS service website www asus com Save the program file to a USB portable disk On the rear I O port plug the USB disk to USB port 1 with the WHITE interior See red box in the image below Press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds and the light will begin to flash on the third second The Flashback function is enabled once the light starts to flash The flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed causing the system unable to reboot please contact the local service station for help N Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process ASUS P9X79 E WS 2 51 2 52 2 4 a Aa N 7 2 5 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections replace the syste
160. y of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities 3 10 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to e Update the BIOS directly from the Internet e Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet e Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Gave the current BIOS file e View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Z ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch ASUS Update by clicking Update gt ASUS Update on the Al Suite Il main menu bar V Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility ASUS P9X79 E WS 3 45 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from Internet and then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function check the checkboxs before the two items on the scree

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